Which combination accurately describes the timing of PA announcements?

Which combination accurately describes the timing of PA announcements?

• A. Initial after 3 minutes; subsequent after 5 minutes
• B. Initial after 1 minute; subsequent after 2 minutes
• C. Initial after 2 minutes; subsequent after 5 minutes
• D. Initial after 2 minutes; subsequent after 2 minutes

Answer: (C)

When a train is delayed, the PA should inform passengers with a cadence that keeps them informed without overdoing it. The first announcement should come about 2 minutes after the delay starts, then follow-up updates about every 5 minutes—or sooner if there’s new information or a change in conditions. This timing matches the described pattern of initial after 2 minutes and subsequent after 5 minutes. Announcing earlier than 2 minutes can be premature, and announcing more or less frequently than 5 minutes can either flood passengers with chatter or leave them in the dark.

When a train is delayed, the PA should inform passengers with a cadence that keeps them informed without overdoing it. The first announcement should come about 2 minutes after the delay starts, then follow-up updates about every 5 minutes—or sooner if there’s new information or a change in conditions. This timing matches the described pattern of initial after 2 minutes and subsequent after 5 minutes. Announcing earlier than 2 minutes can be premature, and announcing more or less frequently than 5 minutes can either flood passengers with chatter or leave them in the dark.